Question 1

Read the following statements about population decline in high-income nations. Which statement is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  The population pyramid for these countries will become less a pyramid and more like a square. 
B)  As population declines, the average age of the population will steadily decrease. 
C)  As average age increases, there will not be enough younger people to support the elderly population. 
D)  With fewer people to feed and clothe, these nations will save money. 
A)  The population pyramid for these countries will become less a pyramid and more like a square. 
B)  As population declines, the average age of the population will steadily decrease. 
C)  As average age increases, there will not be enough younger people to support the elderly population. 
D)  With fewer people to feed and clothe, these nations will save money. C

Question 2

A metropolis is a large city that socially and economically dominates an urban area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

With the Industrial Revolution, how did cities change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their populations became much smaller. 
B)  Broad and straight boulevards gave way to winding streets. 
C)  Street life became much more personal. 
D)  The dominant buildings were no longer cathedrals but businesses and factories. 
A)  Their populations became much smaller. 
B)  Broad and straight boulevards gave way to winding streets. 
C)  Street life became much more personal. 
D)  The dominant buildings were no longer cathedrals but businesses and factories. D

Question 4

Currently, about_____ of the global population increase is taking place in low-income nations.

Accepted Answer

A)  33 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  98 percent 
A)  33 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  98 percent

Question 5

The basic idea behind demographic transition theory is that

Accepted Answer

A)  both birth rates and death rates will steadily rise. 
B)  population increase is now greatest in rich nations with high technology. 
C)  population increase will outstrip the planet's ability to support us. 
D)  population patterns reflect a society's level of technological development. 
A)  both birth rates and death rates will steadily rise. 
B)  population increase is now greatest in rich nations with high technology. 
C)  population increase will outstrip the planet's ability to support us. 
D)  population patterns reflect a society's level of technological development.

Question 6

The "limits to growth" thesis has a similar concern about the planet's future as the ideas expressed by Malthus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Protecting the rain forests is vital to maintaining Earth's biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It would be fair to say that Malthus was optimistic about the future of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The "limits to growth" thesis states that humans can expect to solve whatever environmental problems come along.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Environmental racism is a pattern by which environmental hazards are greatest for the poor, especially minority poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Typically, low-income nations grow mostly from_____ , while high-income nations grow from _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  emigration; natural increase 
B)  immigration; natural increase 
C)  internal migration; natural increase 
D)  natural increase; a mix of immigration and natural increase 
A)  emigration; natural increase 
B)  immigration; natural increase 
C)  internal migration; natural increase 
D)  natural increase; a mix of immigration and natural increase

Question 12

Read the following four statements about migration. Which statement is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Migration may be voluntary or involuntary. 
B)  Migration does not affect population size. 
C)  Movement out of a territory is called "emigration." 
D)  Movement into a territory is called "immigration." 
A)  Migration may be voluntary or involuntary. 
B)  Migration does not affect population size. 
C)  Movement out of a territory is called "emigration." 
D)  Movement into a territory is called "immigration."

Question 13

Looking back in history, the first city we know of was

Accepted Answer

A)  New York, in North America. 
B)  Jericho, in the Middle East. 
C)  Beijing, in Asia. 
D)  London, in Europe. 
A)  New York, in North America. 
B)  Jericho, in the Middle East. 
C)  Beijing, in Asia. 
D)  London, in Europe.

Question 14

If a society has a sex ratio of 110, it is very likely that people there

Accepted Answer

A)  attach little value to children. 
B)  value children of both sexes equally. 
C)  value daughters more than sons. 
D)  value sons more than daughters. 
A)  attach little value to children. 
B)  value children of both sexes equally. 
C)  value daughters more than sons. 
D)  value sons more than daughters.

Question 15

The region of the United States where a number of counties have lost population due to out-migration is

Accepted Answer

A)  the West Coast, from Washington down to California. 
B)  the South, including Florida. 
C)  the Great Plains, from North Dakota down to Texas. 
D)  the Northeast, especially New Jersey. 
A)  the West Coast, from Washington down to California. 
B)  the South, including Florida. 
C)  the Great Plains, from North Dakota down to Texas. 
D)  the Northeast, especially New Jersey.

Question 16

To calculate a crude birth rate, divide the number of live births in a year by the total population and multiply the result by 1,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Fertility refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the incidence of childbearing in a nation's population. 
B)  the maximum number of children a woman can have. 
C)  the study of women who have had children. 
D)  life expectancy for a nation's newborn children. 
A)  the incidence of childbearing in a nation's population. 
B)  the maximum number of children a woman can have. 
C)  the study of women who have had children. 
D)  life expectancy for a nation's newborn children.

Question 18

Due to migration within the United States, the region of the country where a number of counties have actually lost population in recent years is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Great Plains, from North Dakota down to Texas. 
B)  West Coast, from Washington down to California. 
C)  South, including Florida. 
D)  Northeast, especially New Jersey. 
A)  Great Plains, from North Dakota down to Texas. 
B)  West Coast, from Washington down to California. 
C)  South, including Florida. 
D)  Northeast, especially New Jersey.

Question 19

Why are sex ratios usually below 100?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because many societies abort male fetuses. 
B)  Because more women than men are born. 
C)  Because women typically outlive men. 
D)  Because men typically outlive women. 
A)  Because many societies abort male fetuses. 
B)  Because more women than men are born. 
C)  Because women typically outlive men. 
D)  Because men typically outlive women.

Question 20

Fecundity refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the incidence of childbearing in a nation's population. 
B)  the maximum number of children a woman can have. 
C)  the study of women who have had children. 
D)  life expectancy for a nation's newborn children. 
A)  the incidence of childbearing in a nation's population. 
B)  the maximum number of children a woman can have. 
C)  the study of women who have had children. 
D)  life expectancy for a nation's newborn children.

Read the following statements about population decline in high-income nations. Which statement is CORRECT?

A metropolis is a large city that socially and economically dominates an urban area.

With the Industrial Revolution, how did cities change?

Currently, about_____ of the global population increase is taking place in low-income nations.

The basic idea behind demographic transition theory is that

The "limits to growth" thesis has a similar concern about the planet's future as the ideas expressed by Malthus.

Protecting the rain forests is vital to maintaining Earth's biodiversity.

It would be fair to say that Malthus was optimistic about the future of the world.

The "limits to growth" thesis states that humans can expect to solve whatever environmental problems come along.

Environmental racism is a pattern by which environmental hazards are greatest for the poor, especially minority poor.

Typically, low-income nations grow mostly from_ , while high-income nations grow from _.

Read the following four statements about migration. Which statement is NOT correct?

Looking back in history, the first city we know of was

If a society has a sex ratio of 110, it is very likely that people there

The region of the United States where a number of counties have lost population due to out-migration is

To calculate a crude birth rate, divide the number of live births in a year by the total population and multiply the result by 1,000.

Fertility refers to

Due to migration within the United States, the region of the country where a number of counties have actually lost population in recent years is the

Why are sex ratios usually below 100?

Fecundity refers to

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Exam 15: Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Read the following statements about population decline in high-income nations. Which statement is CORRECT?

A metropolis is a large city that socially and economically dominates an urban area.

With the Industrial Revolution, how did cities change?

Currently, about_____ of the global population increase is taking place in low-income nations.

The basic idea behind demographic transition theory is that

The "limits to growth" thesis has a similar concern about the planet's future as the ideas expressed by Malthus.

Protecting the rain forests is vital to maintaining Earth's biodiversity.

It would be fair to say that Malthus was optimistic about the future of the world.

The "limits to growth" thesis states that humans can expect to solve whatever environmental problems come along.

Environmental racism is a pattern by which environmental hazards are greatest for the poor, especially minority poor.

Typically, low-income nations grow mostly from_____ , while high-income nations grow from _____.

Read the following four statements about migration. Which statement is NOT correct?

Looking back in history, the first city we know of was

If a society has a sex ratio of 110, it is very likely that people there

The region of the United States where a number of counties have lost population due to out-migration is

To calculate a crude birth rate, divide the number of live births in a year by the total population and multiply the result by 1,000.

Fertility refers to

Due to migration within the United States, the region of the country where a number of counties have actually lost population in recent years is the

Why are sex ratios usually below 100?

Fecundity refers to

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Culture

Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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Typically, low-income nations grow mostly from_ , while high-income nations grow from _.